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historically, quite often, the united states has been a little late to the party. but after we get there, we have a way of making everyone know that we have arrived. this is our time. we need to make the best use of it. thank you, very much. [applause] >> i think the words that i asked for this morning were honest and bold. thank you, that was honest and bold. >> we will hear honest and bold thoughts from someone who has been on the firing line. please welcome dan walker. >> that was a spectacular opening. i really appreciated. welcome to the newest secretary for renewable energy. we look forward to your remarks. thank you to our sponsors. this is a wonderful event. let me move from pashtun to the paper and pomp of washington d.c. -- lebanon from passion to the paper and paul -- let me move from pashtuion sion to ther and pulp washington dc. few took notice of these moments and we just pushed on. now that we are in the big leagues, are highs are higher and i am afraid our lows are lower. in this moment of an economic security, we're seeing this in full. the future
historically, quite often, the united states has been a little late to the party. but after we get there, we have a way of making everyone know that we have arrived. this is our time. we need to make the best use of it. thank you, very much. [applause] >> i think the words that i asked for this morning were honest and bold. thank you, that was honest and bold. >> we will hear honest and bold thoughts from someone who has been on the firing line. please welcome dan walker. >>...
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united states must work together. -- india and the united states must work together. the challenge before us is to bring the world to full recovery from the global economic and financial crisis. i have no doubt that the creative entrepreneurial genius of the american people will ensure that the u.s. economy emerges from this crisis stronger and well-placed contribute to global economic growth. india is playing its own part in global recovery. despite the slowdown, our economy grew by 6.7% last year and is expected to grow by 6.5% in the current fiscal year. india and the united states have strong compulsions to work towards an open and liberal regime for the transfer of goods, services, investment and technology. this will stimulate the country and create jobs and spur growth in our own economies. ladies and gentleman, our generation has an opportunity given to few. to create a new global equilibrium after irreversible changes brought about by the rapid geopolitical and economic shifts of the recent past. no where are
united states must work together. -- india and the united states must work together. the challenge before us is to bring the world to full recovery from the global economic and financial crisis. i have no doubt that the creative entrepreneurial genius of the american people will ensure that the u.s. economy emerges from this crisis stronger and well-placed contribute to global economic growth. india is playing its own part in global recovery. despite the slowdown, our economy grew by 6.7% last...
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i think would be a mistake for the united states to withdraw. there are some people who are advocating the beginning of an immediate withdrawal of afghanistan. i think that would be a big, big mistake. in fact, several years ago i thought of increasing u.s. forces in afghanistan, and as you know the president has increased forces by about 21000 since he was sworn in. now, whether or not you increase forces above the current level, is not just a question of troop levels, but you obviously have to clearly analyze the political situation on the ground. you have to take into account the liability of the karzai government. you have to take -- >> let me stop you there. you do you have a position on that? there are people have real doubts about that, vice president seemed to have real doubts about that. do you have a view on that? >> i do have doubts about that by building of the karzai government. after all, you had essentially a inconclusive election. nobody knows exactly the winner is. you do have a government that's been rife with corruption. >> do
i think would be a mistake for the united states to withdraw. there are some people who are advocating the beginning of an immediate withdrawal of afghanistan. i think that would be a big, big mistake. in fact, several years ago i thought of increasing u.s. forces in afghanistan, and as you know the president has increased forces by about 21000 since he was sworn in. now, whether or not you increase forces above the current level, is not just a question of troop levels, but you obviously have...
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in the united states. the dialogue of democracy is based on peace and prosperity, every time we meet the conversation is enriched. it has been an honor to host this under the auspices of the business council. my great things to come down a hole and the u.s. chamber of commerce for your hospitality today. -- and tom downholnohoe. the greatest things about our to you, mr. prime minister. the short history of indian democracy has its heroes as well. i think you should already be added to the number. in your quiet and modest way, first as the finance minister and now as the prime minister, you have done more than anyone to lift the indian people and to transform india from one stage of development to the next. india is now on a trajectory of more rapid growth. it now stands, in fact, as a critical engine of global growth, global security, and a model for democratic development. of course, that process is not yet complete, and today in your remarks you did not want for ambition. you set out eight and vicious gr
in the united states. the dialogue of democracy is based on peace and prosperity, every time we meet the conversation is enriched. it has been an honor to host this under the auspices of the business council. my great things to come down a hole and the u.s. chamber of commerce for your hospitality today. -- and tom downholnohoe. the greatest things about our to you, mr. prime minister. the short history of indian democracy has its heroes as well. i think you should already be added to the...